Vegan Red Lentil Soup Recipe
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Vegan Red Lentil Soup

By: LABELLECHEF 
"I made up this fusion recipe one night when my friend came over. It is a creamy, delicious soup."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (173)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 pinch fenugreek seeds
  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 1 cup butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek until onion is tender.
  2. Mix the lentils, squash, and cilantro into the pot. Stir in the water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 303 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by CHARI   view full review
Run, don't walk, to buy the ingredients to make this! This is the BEST soup I've found on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by Mollycurls77   view full review
I'd give this recipe a 3 as written and a 5 with my changes. I used 3 cups of chicken stock in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Vicki Mixon   view full review
I generally do not rate a recipe I do not follow completely. I'm reviewing because this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Jessica   view full review
This is absolutely my favorite soup EVER! So amazing, I cannot even describe it in words. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by juliacooks   view full review
i loved this soup. it was easy and delicious. i roasted the squash in the oven and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by Teddysmom   view full review
I did not care for this recipe. When I first saw the list of ingredients I knew the soup would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Excellent. I was looking to recreate a red lentil soup I tried recently, and had no idea...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2004 by MEGOSLAND   view full review
This is delicious! I did add three celery stalks and a carrot, gave it great texture. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2004 by SHARWICK   view full review
This is great! It's sweet and feels like Thanksgiving. I doubled the squash since I couldn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Lovetocook   view full review
Very good - very forgiving/flexible, too. I subbed cubed potatoes for squash - delicious. ...

 

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